Aduda urges PMS ambassadors to enhance efficient service delivery
Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has called on the Ministry’s Performance Management System (PMS) Champions to demonstrate unwavering commitment and excellence in driving service delivery and achieving set targets in line with the ministry’s mandate towards fulfilling the renewed hope agenda.
Speaking today at his office in Abuja during an address to the newly established PMS Core Team, Ambassador Aduda stressed the importance of a thorough understanding of the government’s expectations from the programme. He emphasized that the champions, drawn from various departments within the Ministry, must understand the core provisions and pillars of the FCSCIP 2025. They must lead by example and work diligently to ensure that the PMS is effectively implemented across all levels in the ministry.
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“A lot is expected of you,” he said, “You must fully grasp the values, pillars and provisions of the FCSCIP 2025 and the intricacies of the system to lead the Ministry in the full implementation of all facets of performance management and its successful implementation”
Ambassador Aduda further encouraged the PMS Champions to be resilient in overcoming the initial challenges that may arise with the programme’s rollout. He expressed confidence that, once the system is fully understood and integrated, every staff member would become a knowledgeable ambassador for the Ministry’s operations.
The Permanent Secretary also highlighted the rewards of dedication and hard work. Drawing from his experience in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Petroleum Resources, Ambassador Aduda shared that he facilitated scholarship opportunities for high-performing staff, a practice he assured would be replicated in the Ministry of Women Affairs based on merit.
The PMS Champions are expected to lead the charge towards ensuring efficiency, productivity, and accountability across the Ministry, with the ultimate goal of achieving total compliance with government performance standards.
